ProudGrammy

Latest NSV an acquaintance/ friend of mine saw me yesterday for the first time since WLS (goal) he gave me a big hug/embrace i could feel his arms around my little waist he could too and made a nice comment pretty cool kathy

@@Jnizzi "expect the worst, hope for the best" since you are already a little scared (which is understandable/ok) do the second part of the above saying your surgeon is "probably" aware of your scar issues??? if he had any concerns i think he would have said something try and get some sleep tonight good luck tomorrow surgery will be over soon your new life is about to start sweet dreams best wishes speedy/good recovery kathy

@@Day i am at goal with hanging skin (especially my non existing rear end skin)........... i rather be thin/average weight with excess skin than being morbidly obese kathy

@@wannaBthinsoon i wish i knew the answer to the above question when @@Alex Brecher mentioned the VIP issue - it was mentioned that there was a four $ monthly charge i am a cheap stake so i didn't join "we" are the ones marked VIP Why?? i think/thought that everyone on the board is a VIP @ miss Smarty Pants what does it mean inquiring minds want to know thanx kathy

@@erose321 from what i've "heard" protein shots aren't the greatest/best not positive I made a mistake once, i thought i was wrong!! being sleeved in 4 days you've lost 38 lbs pre-op that's great!!! keep up the good work best of luck kathy congrats

@@happpy3 since you didn't mention otherwise, sounds like surgery and recovery went well? you feel surgery has failed because you are still having cravings??? many people have cravings, hunger etc after surgery these cravings etc go away for many after surgery but not for everyone your weight loss is good loosing 10 lbs in a month is average/good weight isn't go to fall off overnight I wish it did, but doesn't work that way continuing to follow all the rules you will lose the weight you are eating so few calories, the weight will/must come off repeating though, you have been doing well not sure why you think the sleeve isn't working for you?? you have a nutritionist who has given you lots of good advice, right?? what stage are you on?? full liquids, purees, soft, solids etc if you are still on liquids, puree, even softs you won't feel much or any restriction til you eat solids that is when you will start to feel the restriction/help of the sleeve your English and typing are great so are you glad you joined our board the more the merrier i know you can do this good luck kathy

@@minniegirl 5 mile walks, miracles - one of the same could you have done that 6 months ago?? 1 rst pic of you is very nice 2nd pic is great too but which one is you?? keep up the good job for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life kathy congrats

@@snowbound you have done terrific!!! lovely before and after pics wonderful, wonderful, wonderful keep up the great job i know you will kathy congrats

@@meSparkle83 back at ya aren't you a sweetie to think of us following suit............. may we allll have wonderful days, today, tomorrow and ALWAYS squeezes and hugggggs to us allll kathy

@@katiejo8907 welcome to the board congrats on testing the waters with your first post sorry you dealt with a horrible relationship being brave/determined to say "enough is enough" says a lot about you terrific b'day present - putting yourself at the front of the line walking/"running" towards the future! wonderful pics looking good for someone that is a quarter of a century!! keep up the good work for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life i know you will who deserves it more?? kathy congrats

@@dhrguru congrats on getting your new job coinciding new job/along with new weight loss kindof sounds cool but rotten timing your new job starts Monday?? 2 weeks later is surgery?? its good that you've already told new boss about pending surgery did you tell her you are having WLS? how did she react ?? pre-op you "should" be able to work i would try not to take any time any off before WLS save that time for PO taking a couple of weeks off is frequently enough PO don't automatically think you will need more time off i have read many times that people go in and out friday back to work monday i think that is a little extreme, it does happen hopefully you "only" have the minor common side effects of surgery gas, tiredness etc if you still aren't feeling the best but you know you could/should start work ask your boss now, "just in case" if you could work 1/2 days for a week or so after your 2 weeks is up if the reaction is not the best.... move your surgery date back a couple of months I wouldn't love that but sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do but jeopardizing your new job??? you wouldn't want to do that either hard choices weigh your options carefully you'll come to the right decision for you good luck with surgery (work too) speedy recovery kathy

@@sissy63 improved health is one of the main reasons we are all here wonderful NSV's following all the rules can't help but be a winner while you continue to become a loser Happiness is all that it is cracked up to be keep up the good work kathy congrats

@@jjmcrash218 " great feeling to be a loser!!! "If i wear my fat clothes i look like a pile of laundry.....lol" clothes NSV's are the best being successful learning and doing all the food "rules" only eating when hungry eating smaller/proper portions walking lots listening to your tummy you are aces keep up the good work kathy congrats @@OneDollarBill I didn't forget about you congrats on losing 50 lbs too you are pretty great yourself keep up the good work kathy congrats

@@LilMissDiva Irene Irene thanx for getting this party started i am 29 years young (32 years ago ) my hubby is 3 years my junior tom is VERY smart after all - he married me over the past 23+ years, here and there happily married MOST of the time sex?? occasionally I have a wonderful 39 year old/young daughter and terrific son-in-law 3 of the most adorable/terrific/best grand-children in the world (present other grandparents excluded) daughters' family moved to Atlanta, Georgia 3 years ago work transfer for son-in-law i live in syracuse, ny i am 2nd of 5 kids one brother, 3 sisters siblings live in different states i worked for the state of NY clerical for 25 years enjoy volunteering at the hospital 3-5 days a week i am a survivor of the 1956 hungarian revolution escaping to america when i was 2, parents & 4 year old sister these past 15 years+ i am a proud breast cancer survivor I am USUALLY a controlled epileptic big NSV was having my med dosage cut in half due to my weight loss 8 years ago (53) i had to take an early disability retirement too many recent injuries, orthopedic problems/surgeries this is my story and i'm stickin to it !!!! LOL 3.5 years ago my life took a dramatic turn for the better I am "cute as a button"!!! check out my life story coming to a theater near you kathy

@@kimpossible67 good to look/remember your past great to concentrate on the present and future bragging/vanity what is wrong with that? you have worked hard to get where you are when you got it, flaunt it!! be proud kathy congrats

@@mysleeve that is wonderful people often post their happiness/success seems these posts sometimes get lost in the shuffle its more memorable to remember the bad things that might happen PO so............... congrats on your success this is one of many NSV's coming up wishes/thoughts that your happiness today, will continue through tomorrow, next day, and forever you are now on the road to a healthier, happier, longer life who deserves it more? good luck kathy

@@aubrey222 you are doing fine never, ever compare your weight to someone else weight everyone looses weight/amounts at their own pace "God Grant Me Patience Just Hurry Up About It " keep up the good job kathy congrats

@@Jaimianna79 what you are going through is normal doesn't help you to feel any better my mouth was sooooo very dry, chapped i DID feel like i was being tortured Awful, awful feeling i "begged" to get those blue swab things to use on my lips/mouth it took them awhile to agree you will get to drink in a month or two GOTCHA!! you'll be sipping away in a day or so when you are home remember how much you wanted Water in the hospital you must drink, drink for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life take small sips slowly at home drink as much as possible if you are having any problems "enjoying" the water try drinking room temp water chrystal lite maybe a drop of lemon Protein and water will always be essential but drinking/water is more important if you don't drink enough you will get dehydrated trip to the hospital IV's all that fun stuff BTW did i mention that water is very necessary good luck kathy

@@Slimsoon1988 that is ok this time Buttttt don't ever do it again!! kathy

@@LisaDomalewski 10 day post-op welcome sleeveland consists of great people (especially me ) take before, during pictures, measurements, weight, and a diary/bog track your food too 32 lbs down pre-op keep up the good work good luck kathy congrats

@@Thinkingthinner1109 sorry you scraped your hand and knee but what a way to go you've lost over 125 lbs keep up the good work for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life kathy congrats

@@Essence46 awwww shucks that's why i get the big bucks :D huggggs kathy

@@Essence46 i haven't seen you around for awhile glad you are back It took me one year to get to goal (-105 lbs) i'm sure you already know that we all lose weight in different time periods never compare yourself to someone else weight loss/time period etc weight seems to come off a little quicker after WLS if you have more weight to loose (high BMI) in the same respect weight might come off slower if you have a lower BMI (less weight to loose) your excess weight will come off in its own sweet time "God Grant Me Patience Just Hurry Up About It" 59 lbs down!!! that's wonderful continue to improve your water & protein intake work on getting a good/normal amount of necessary calories good luck kathy congrats

@@Jcotti great pics you look great difference in your chest/stomach is amazing you must feel like you are on/approaching cloud 9 good luck to you on figuring out increasing cardio vs weight training combination of both??? do what works for you!!! keep up the good work i know you will kathy congrats

@@kimpossible67 hey "youngun" wonderful pics great stats above happy surgiversary keep up the good job for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life kathy congrats